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MICHIGAN, AUG. 1, 2024 ~ Michigan native Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich are a part of a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
Whelan, a former marine from Novi, has been in Russian custody since 2018 on charges of espionage, something he and the U.S. deny. They were swapped for Russian prisoners who were in allied custody, but few other details are known.
Stay tuned to 760 WJR for the latest developments.
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Aug 1, 2024 ~ Congressman Tim Wahlberg, who has been a staunch advocate for the release of Russian captive Paul Whelan, speaks with Paul W. following the news that both Whelan, as well as journalist Evan Gershkovich, were freed from captivity as part of a prisoner swap. Learn of his conversations with the Whelan family following the news, and the concerns he has over offering concessions to adversaries in order to attain freedom for imprisoned Americans.
Aug. 1, 2024 ~ U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6) joins Kevin Dietz and Tom Jordan as Paul Whelan and other Russian prisoners are on their way home.
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